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Jim Pointguard's sixth period class is small, but between the obnoxiously loud (and unforgettable) Kee-Kee and the sleeping giant Earvin, he struggles to keep control. Eventually, the sleeping giant erupts, and in the aftermath, Jim decides he has to do something different to reach his students. Because some of the students had expressed an interest in money, Jim decides to try a lesson about money. For a few days, the students sell lemonade, but when they go to divvy up their earnings, there is a twist. The students hate the twist, but love the lesson, which leads to a second lesson, and then a third. Before long, the students set their sights on a huge goal: to earn a million dollars as a class by graduation. Along the way, the students learn invaluable lessons about money and success, borrowing from "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," "The Magic of Thinking Big," and "How to Win Friends and Influence People." In fact, not only do the students read these books and others, they apply the lessons they are learning, enabling the reader to see their growth. Although set in a low-performing high-school, the book is not just a book for teenagers. The book is perfect for anyone, teenager or adult, who desires more success, more wealth, and more influence. As for teachers and administrators, they will probably not want students, or their parents, to read this book because it exposes the failure of the current top-down, cookie-cutter education which focuses not on the student, but on "the test." Then again, it might remind them why they became teachers in the first place...to help prepare students for life after school.

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Even though I am only a few chapters into the book, I felt it was worth posting a review already. I'm sure as I progress and certainly when I finish, I will add more to the review.

Jim Pointguard has an amazing ability to bring this story to life. As I have been reading and the story unfolds, it becomes like watching a movie. Pointguard brings such life to the students; it is like being in the classroom with them.

From the get go, you know he has his hands full with the group who doesn't meet the standards. If that wasn't enough of a challenge, enter the hard-nose administrator. Wow...

Okay, that's all you get for now...I am going back to read more. In the meantime, get your hands on this must read. I can already tell you, you won't be disappointed.

This book is getting harder and harder to put down! As tensions build between Coach P and some of his students, the inevitable explosion comes. Between the loud mouth Kee-kee and the sleeping Earvin, even the best reach a breaking point. But, we are talking about someone who is clearly to stubborn to give up, so enter the brilliant teaching of another well known author. Want to know who? Well, you'll have to read and find out. :)

So, now we move on to the plan. Who would have thought...lemonade...

By the way, this book tells one of my favorite stories about belief. The elephant story is something I hope you will always remember.

This is a fun and entertaining book about how "At Risk" Students succeeded... and because of that the teacher lost his job.... There are many underlying truths throughout this book and it's an insult to the Govt run education system; but, more importantly it's telling students how they can succeed despite being held back by the education system..

This is a great book and should be read in school by the students as well as their parents at the same time... this is a good intro to business book with a lot of good information.. It's entertaining and without knowing it you learn where and how to succeed. This book hits a cadence and it flows well. This is a basic and simple formula on how to succeed... It works. It's been tested. And even "At risk" students proved it works. It's not hard to succeed. It's just learning what and where to look for business lessons. I find humor at seeing how wrong the people can be... Mark Twain, "There is nothing more uncommon than common sense." I laugh at all the epiphanies in this book including those people who say it can't be done... Guess what, "It can be done" and this book will not only entertain but will spell out how to succeed... The real game is: Business. It's better in life being well off and this will not only show you the way but makes it fun.